Maine Trans Sports Referendum Resurfaces | Portland Maine News

Maine’s transgender sports ban referendum missed the November ballot after falling short of signature requirements, but organizers are rallying to get it on the 2027 ballot—with a push for 5,000 more signatures by early October. The proposal would force students to compete based on birth certificate sex and mandate gender-segregated facilities, sparking backlash from LGBTQ+ groups and critics who say it’s unfair and costly. Backed by conservative donor Richard Uihlein’s $850K contribution, campaigners are recruiting volunteers this weekend to regroup and fight again next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e0240b4891d14a36